AD 2013-14826
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A closed fuel tank drain that, in the event of a fuel leak, could result in fuel accumulating in an area containing electrical equipment or other ignition source.
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Required Actions
Remove the fuel tank drain plugs for helicopters without an emergency buoyancy system. For helicopters with an emergency buoyancy system, seal one drain plug per fuel tank compartment and install new drain points and self-sealing drain valves in specified fuel tanks.
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Compliance Time
Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS)
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-366G1, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters, except those with specific modifications listed in the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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